Texas Venue Change Rules

Summary

In Texas, Tex. Fam. Code § 155 addresses venue issues in family law, particularly parent-child relationships, and can supersede Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Rules 257 and 258 when applicable. These rules generally apply to civil cases, including family law, for contesting venue changes. For specific family law cases, Tex. Fam. Code § 155 may carry more weight, especially in matters involving parent-child relationships.

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what statues exist that provide defenses against a change of venue
In Texas, the statutes that provide defenses against a change of venue can be found in the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly Rule * and Rule *. These rules outline the grounds for a change of venue and the possible defenses against such a motion.
- Rule *: Lists the grounds for a change of venue, such as prejudice in the county, an influential adverse party, or improper conduct of the applicant.
- Rule *: Allows the opposing party to contest the motion for change of venue by showing that the grounds stated are untrue or insufficient.
Is there a specific situation or detail you need help with regarding a change of venue?
Can those rules also apply to family law or be used in a family law case
Yes, Rules * and * of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure can apply to family law cases as well. These rules are generally applicable to civil cases, including family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and support.
Do you have a specific family law issue involving a change of venue you're dealing with?
and under the family code what rule can you apply to contest the change of venue and which rules superscede the other, do the family law rules superscede the texas rules of civil procedure regarding the change of venue contests or change of venue ?
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In Texas, the Family Code doesn't have specific rules for contesting a change of venue that supersede the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Therefore, the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly Rules * and *, would apply to family law cases regarding venue changes.
Do you have a specific case or detail in your family law issue involving a change of venue that you need further assistance with?
Tex. Fam. Code § * does this carry more weight than rules * and * of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure?
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In Texas, Tex. Fam. Code § * deals with the continuing, exclusive jurisdiction in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. It addresses venue issues specifically in family law cases.
- Tex. Fam. Code § * can carry more weight over Rules * and * when it specifically addresses issues related to family law, particularly those involving parent-child relationships.
Is your concern specifically related to a parent-child relationship and jurisdiction in a family law case?